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Petr Sykora signs one-year deal with Minnesota Wild

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For ten straight seasons Petr Sykora has popped at least 20 goals a year.  For a team like the Minnesota Wild, this is exactly the kind of guy they need.  It also doesn't hurt that, as mentioned numerous times on this site, former Penguins AGM Chuck Fletcher is running the show in Minnesota and likely had a big part in bringing Petr Gunn on board. 

According to The Star Tribune, a paper out of Minnesota, Sykora is fired up and ready to take a role with the team:

Yes, there were signs of jet lag, but Sykora, one of the NHL's most consistent goal scorers for a decade, filled the back of the net and was so vocal you would have sworn he'd been hanging with his new teammates for years.

Star Tribune

The terms of the contract are set on a one-year deal, although the actual dollar amount isn't known as of right now.  [Edit: deal worth $1.6 mill]  Either way, Sykora will wear #17 next season with the Wild.  Strong pick  up for the team and from the sound of things it's likely a position that could warrant an 'A' on his jersey right off the bat.

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Did anyone already speculate?

Why did Sykora seem to be the only Penguin that didn’t thrive in Bylsma’s attacking style? I always thought the guy was a decent hockey player, but he just seemed to be one step short of succeeding once Bylsma took over.

by Ulf Murphy on Sep 17, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not entirely strong on the forecheck/backcheck. He’s a goal scorer, I’ll give him that, but his physical play isn’t up to DB’s standards.

And yeah, about two weeks ago or so there was a rumor that Minnesota had an interest in Sykora. He showed up to camp early this week which more or less confirmed a signing was not too far off.

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by FrankD on Sep 17, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

guess i’ll be watching a few more wild games this year.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are your Stanley Cup Champions!!

by jetpen89 on Sep 17, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

just like when we got rid of recchi a few years ago...

sad to see him go but glad that it will bring up a fresh face and get a few moredollars under the cap

by guns dont kill people pittsburgh does on Sep 17, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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